Author: Jordan Culver

Lifestyles

‘Sucker Punch’ Blindsides Viewers

Zack Synder, why do you torment me so? I have seen four of your movies, “Sucker Punch” included, and I still can’t decide if I hate you or love you. It’s not because your movies are decidedly mediocre. It’s because in my mind, you have two fantastic movies in “300” […]

Lifestyles

Chris Brown matures and arouses fans in F.A.M.E.

Last Tuesday, Chris Brown’s album F.A.M.E, an acronym for Forgiving All My Enemies, dropped. I must admit that I was pleasantly and shockingly surprised by how good his album was, considering how “Graffiti” was a hit and miss. No pun intended. With “Deuces,” the extremely popular break-up/diss song starting out […]

News

FAMU Closer to Choosing Programs to Cut in Restructuring

The restructuring process is gathering attention as officials get closer to making decisions of what programs to cut and/or reduce to save money at the university. Over the course of the semester, focus groups have met and FAMU President James Ammons has addressed students and faculty members of his concerns […]

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Lawmakers May Split Supreme Court into Two

The Florida Supreme Court may split into two entities under legislation being proposed during the 2011 Session. The decision has called much attention to the state Supreme Court. House Joint Resolution 7111 sponsored by Rep. Eric Eisnaugle (R-Orlando), would split the state Supreme Court into different branches: one to handle […]

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Senate Slashes $1B from Health Budget

The Senate has made a proposal to cut a total of $1 billion from Florida’s Health and Human Services programs. The cuts are expected to hurt hospitals and leave many people in the community without necessary funds for health care. This proposal will cut a slew funding from core programs […]

Opinions

Dirty, Steamy texts drive you off the road

In a world where technology invades every aspect of our lives, it becomes easy to get distracted and cause simple careless accidents. According to a 29-year-old Tampa man, that is exactly what happened. Phernando Cuello was involved in a minor traffic accident on State Road 54 in Pasco County. He […]

Sports

FAMU Basketball Moves Ahead Without Harris

After the recent dismissal of Florida A&M basketball coach, Eugene Harris, the athletic department is looking for his replacement. According to Athletic Director, Derek Horne, preparations are being made immediately for the selection process of a new coach. Horne said a new selection committee is being assembled carefully. “We want […]

Opinions

A Letter to Online Commenters

We would first like to thank you for taking your time out to visit our site and read the articles of our fellow students. It gives us great pleasure to know that we are getting to others via the World Wide Web. However, we at The Famuan would like to […]

Opinions

Tis the season for procrastination and crazed seniors

I’ve been on staff at the Famuan for almost two years, and every semester we dread the day we’ll see them: Capstone seniors. Wild-eyed and desperate, they knock down the doors of the Famuan and stalk editors, begging for stories to complete their Capstone requirements. For those of you outside […]

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Lawmakers Consider Bills to Relax Gun Rules

Laws that could change Florida’s gun laws are being considered in the 2011 Legislative Session.   Senate Bill 234 and the complementary House Bill 517 would allow citizens with concealed gun licenses to carry them openly.   SB 234 would allow gun-licensed individuals to possess guns inside elementary and secondary […]